Talent Acquisition Specialist

Newsela
Summary
Join our People team as a proactive Contact Recruiter, playing a pivotal role in identifying and recruiting top-tier talent for technical software engineering roles. You will source, screen, and engage candidates, build a strong talent pipeline, collaborate with hiring managers, conduct screenings, and ensure a positive candidate experience. This role requires 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience for technical roles, a strong understanding of software engineering, excellent communication skills, and experience with Greenhouse ATS and LinkedIn Recruiter. The position is remote and based in Latin America (Mexico, Argentina, or Brazil), offering a monthly salary up to $2,500 USD. Note that this contract role does not include company-sponsored benefits.
Requirements
- 3+ years proven experience in full cycle recruiting for technical roles, particularly software engineering
- Strong understanding of software engineering concepts, programming languages, and technical skills
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to engage and influence passive candidates
- Experience using Greenhouse ATS LinkedIn Recruiter
- Fluent in English
- SaaS/tech industry experience
- Experience recruiting in LATAM (Mexico, Argentina, Brazil)
Responsibilities
- Source, screen, and engage candidates for various roles, predominantly technical software engineering positions
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified talent
- Collaborate with hiring managers to understand job requirements, team dynamics, and technical skills needed
- Conduct initial phone screenings, assess technical qualifications, and assess cultural fit
- Provide a high level of candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
- Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best recruitment practices
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in recruiting for tech companies or startups
- Knowledge of coding languages (e.g., Java, Python, C++, etc.) is a plus
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (Portuguese a plus but not required)
Benefits
- This position works remotely and is hireable in Latin America (Mexico, Argentina, or Brazil)
- Compensated on a monthly basis up to $2,500 USD/month